Silvio Berlusconi to stand down as AC Milan president

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Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s newly-elected prime minister, will step down as AC Milan president when he begins his third term in charge of the country next month.

Berlusconi, who owns AC Milan, says he will be unable to juggle both roles and will step aside in the same way he did during his last term, between 2001 and 2006. Adriano Galliani, the club’s vice president, will continue to oversee the day-to-day running of the club

“I will have to give up the presidency of Milan and this pains me. My new role is incompatible,” Berlusconi said.